المعنى
A polite response to a thank you or apology.
خلفية ثقافية
Humility is a core virtue. Directly accepting a 'thank you' with 'you're welcome' can sometimes feel transactional. 'Kehi chhaina' softens the social debt. In the fast-paced capital, 'Kehi chhaina' is often clipped or said very quickly, sometimes just sounding like 'Ke-chhaina'. In villages, hospitality is paramount. If you thank someone for a meal, they might insist 'Kehi chhaina' and then offer you more food! Modern offices are starting to use 'Swagat cha' due to Western influence, but 'Kehi chhaina' remains the preferred choice for building genuine rapport.
Double it for warmth
Saying 'Kehi chhaina, kehi chhaina' makes you sound much more fluent and friendly.
Avoid 'Swagat cha' for favors
While technically correct, it sounds like a translation from English. Stick to 'Kehi chhaina' to sound like a local.
المعنى
A polite response to a thank you or apology.
Double it for warmth
Saying 'Kehi chhaina, kehi chhaina' makes you sound much more fluent and friendly.
Avoid 'Swagat cha' for favors
While technically correct, it sounds like a translation from English. Stick to 'Kehi chhaina' to sound like a local.
The Head Wobble
Pair 'Kehi chhaina' with a slight side-to-side head wobble for maximum cultural authenticity.
Apology vs Thanks
If you're unsure, 'Kehi chhaina' works for both, but 'Kehi bhayena' is a 'pro' move for apologies.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
राम: सहयोगको लागि धेरै धन्यवाद! तपाईं: ________।
When someone says 'Dhanyabaad' (Thank you), the standard response is 'Kehi chhaina'.
Match the situation to the correct use of 'Kehi छैन'.
Situation: You accidentally step on someone's foot and they say 'It's okay'.
The person who was 'wronged' or 'helped' receives the apology/thanks and responds with 'Kehi chhaina'.
Fill in the blank to make the phrase literal.
मेरो खल्तीमा (pocket) ______ छैन।
In a literal sense, 'Kehi chhaina' means 'There is nothing'. So, 'There is nothing in my pocket.'
Which variation is best for responding to an apology?
A: 'I'm sorry I'm late.' B: '________.'
'Kehi bhayena' (Nothing happened) is the most natural variation for dismissing an apology.
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4 تمارينराम: सहयोगको लागि धेरै धन्यवाद! तपाईं: ________।
When someone says 'Dhanyabaad' (Thank you), the standard response is 'Kehi chhaina'.
Situation: You accidentally step on someone's foot and they say 'It's okay'.
The person who was 'wronged' or 'helped' receives the apology/thanks and responds with 'Kehi chhaina'.
मेरो खल्तीमा (pocket) ______ छैन।
In a literal sense, 'Kehi chhaina' means 'There is nothing'. So, 'There is nothing in my pocket.'
A: 'I'm sorry I'm late.' B: '________.'
'Kehi bhayena' (Nothing happened) is the most natural variation for dismissing an apology.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or a stranger on the street.
Yes, literally it means 'There is nothing.' If someone asks 'What's in your hand?' you can say 'Kehi chhaina.'
'Kehi chhaina' is for thanks and apologies. 'Kehi bhayena' (Nothing happened) is specifically for apologies.
No, it's perfectly polite. To make it even more respectful, you can add 'Hajur' at the end: 'Kehi chhaina hajur.'
No, 'Kehi chhaina' is an impersonal phrase and remains the same regardless of gender.
You can say 'यो त मेरो सौभाग्य हो' (Yo ta mero saubhagya ho), meaning 'It is my good fortune.'
Yes, it is appropriate for professional correspondence when responding to a 'thank you.'
'Hoina' is for identity. If you say 'Kehi hoina,' you are saying 'It is not a thing,' which sounds slightly odd in this social context.
In very casual speech, people sometimes just say 'Thik cha' (It's okay).
No, it doesn't have the negative connotation of 'I don't care.' it means 'It was no trouble for me.'
Yes, it is the standard response to 'Maaf garnus.'
Yes, it is a universal phrase across all Nepali-speaking regions.
عبارات ذات صلة
केही भएन
similarNothing happened / No problem
स्वागत छ
specialized formYou are welcome
ठीकै छ
similarIt's okay
चिन्ता नगर्नुहोस्
builds onDon't worry
हस्
similarOkay
